A family winter warmer. Yes I know it’s only February and the temperatures here in Sydney are still around 30 degrees celsius. It’s too hot right now to serve soup for dinner. But soon the nights will start to cool off making it perfect soup weather. My favourite soup of all time is the humble…
Category: Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables can either be the hero of a vegetarian meal, or a wonderful side dish to accompany your chosen protein. Sometimes you just have to hide vegetables to pack a recipe with added nutrition. There is so much you can do with the humble vegetable. Don’t just boil it up or steam it. Try one of these vegetable recipes to add extra flavour or goodness into your next meal.
Lunchbox Brownies
These lunchbox chocolate brownies contain three vegetables for added goodness – zucchini, sweet potato and carrot. The end result is a brownie that is sweet but not too sweet, has a light texture but isn’t too gooey. Perfect for school lunchboxes! The added vegetables are perfect for fussy little eaters!
Bacon & Corn Mini Quiche
These Bacon & Corn Mini Quiches sure are damn tasty. Kid approved and easy to make, I’ll be ensuring these are on hand to include in my daughter’s school lunches.
Thai Bean Sprout Salad
Packing a flavour punch, this simple salad goes great as a side dish to any Thai or Vietnamese inspired meal.
Chargrilled Capsicums
This is a wonderful way to use up capsicums in bulk. Once marinated, they will happily keep in the fridge for up to 6 months. That is, if they last that long before getting all eaten!
Mushroom Gravy
This gravy is delicious. Plus being simple to make it goes to show you don’t need to reach for a store bought packet of gravy for your family’s next meal!
Crunchy Twice Cooked Potato Wedges
An alternative to deep fried potato fries, this oven baked wedges recipe is worth the extra time and effort. You’ll have a bowl full of wedges that are soft inside and crunchy on the outside.
Zoodles with Lemon Garlic Chicken
This is a carb-free meal that is quick and simple to make. It’s also super healthy! The kids might not be a fan of this noodle substitute but if you’re looking to eat healthier, this is a recipe you’ll love.